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Bowl of spaghetti topped with homemade fresh tomato pasta sauce made with ground beef, onions, and chunks of fresh tomatoes, finished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Ground Beef

This Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce with Ground Beef is a simple, hearty dinner made with fresh tomatoes, ground beef, onion, garlic, and pantry seasonings. No blanching required—just simmer the tomatoes until the skins loosen, remove them, and enjoy a rich homemade pasta sauce perfect for serving over spaghetti.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 –10 tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil optional
  • ½ cup water or beef broth
  • ½ tsp sugar optional
  • 1 Tbsp butter optional
  • Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Cooked spaghetti

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic.
  4. Add tomatoes, seasonings, and broth.
  5. Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes.
  6. Remove skins as they loosen.
  7. Mash tomatoes into a chunky sauce.
  8. Simmer uncovered until thickened.
  9. Adjust seasonings and serve over spaghetti.